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Your 2001 gmc sonomas emergency brake does not hold how do you fix this?
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∙ 16y ago
Make sure service brakes are adjusted properly
Make sure there is still lining on shoes
Adjust either at junction of 3 cables uner vehicle or at the handle itself (may have to remove plastic trim to access if of that type) Set to 3 clicks and wheels should lock at that point
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